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Self-hosting trend: Why more and more people are reclaiming their data
Tired of cloud subscriptions, data octopuses and the constant worry about your privacy? You’re not alone. Self-hosting is all the rage - not least because of increasing enshittification.
What is Home Assistant and what can you do with it?
What is Home Assistant and what can you do with it? Does Home Assistant help save energy and how much does it cost?
Is Homeway.io a cheaper alternative to Nabu Casa when it comes to Home Assistant?
Homeway.io is a new provider that promises simple remote access to Home Assistant, including integration with Alexa and Google, and it’s even free. What do we make of it?
Komoot sold - how to back up your data and alternatives
The popular outdoor platform Komoot announced last week that it has been sold to the Italian company Bending Spoons. What alternatives are there, how to back up your data and tours, and what I think about it.
Obsidian, Joplin and the productivity paradox
Many users turn to Obsidian in the hope of increasing their productivity. However, the exact opposite often happens - the app can consume more time than it saves. This phenomenon is known as the “productivity paradox”.
UVI Falcon 3: The ultimate hybrid workstation for creative music production
UVI recently released Falcon 3, a major update to their flagship instrument that offers new possibilities for creating and editing sounds.
This is what my Home Assistant installation looks like
In this article, you can find out what my Home Assistant installation looks like and which systems I have in use.
The 5 best sensors for Home Assistant
Sensors are what make a smart home really intelligent. Here are 5 inexpensive sensors that you can use to record temperature, humidity and other values.
That's why Home Assistant is the best smart home software!
I have tested all the smarthome software solutions worth mentioning. Starting with OpenHAB, FHEM, Domoticz and IO Broker, until I got stuck with Symcon. Now I’m using Home Assistant.
Start with Home Assistant - which platform to choose?
Home Assistant is probably the most comprehensive and fastest-developing smart home platform. But how do you get started with it and which platform should you choose for Home Assistant?